The Academy of Martial Arts and Fitness

24 Woodville Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, USA

(67 reviews)

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The Academy of Martial Arts & Fitness is a results driven gym, full of friendly faces and has a true family-centered atmosphere. MMA, Boxing, BJJ, kids class

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Mauro DeFelice

Raw. 5 stars

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Posted 1 year ago
247 Fighting Championships

We've had the pleasure of working with the Academy of MMA Pittsburgh since we first started in 2009, and we couldn't be happier with our partnership. The team at the Academy is incredibly professional, dedicated, and passionate about the sport. Their commitment to training top-notch fighters is evident in every event we collaborate on. If you're looking for a gym that truly knows how to develop talent and foster a supportive community, look no further than the Academy of MMA Pittsburgh. Highly recommended!

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Posted 2 years ago
Dominic DeNuzzio (Nico)

I've been boxing here now for a few weeks. I'm a total beginner but the coaches here have really met me where I'm at with professionalism and inspire me to work harder. Great experience and would recommend to anyone looking to learn martial arts.

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Posted 2 years ago
Nicholas Basile

You won't find a better group of people to train high level MMA with or for beginners and people just looking to exercise. Coach Khama Worthy is the pride of MMA in Pittsburgh and treats everyone with respect and has a great sense of humor. Coach Chris Deep eats, sleeps, and breaths combat sports as well and will go the extra mile to program his wealth of knowledge to each individual member. This is a family friendly academy that will teach you what martial arts is all about. I highly recommend this place to everyone looking to partake in anything relating to combat sports and fitness.

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Posted 3 years ago
Olympos Gyros & Catering

Lil Ninjas Program Is Awesome!

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Posted 4 years ago
Melisa Leventry

We have our 2 boys in the Little Ninjas class and they love it! Coach Khama is so great with the kids, perfect balance of support and encouragement while pushing each kid to their potential (with so much patience)! Khama and Nicole are truly invested in the families who attend this gym. It’s a very positive environment. We recommend it to anyone looking for a place to get their kids involved.

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Posted 4 years ago
Josie Mayhew

This place is amazing!

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Posted 4 years ago
Paul Kunco

Awesome people, awesome trainers

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Posted 4 years ago
Michael Peluso

Hands down the best in Pittsburgh region!

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Posted 5 years ago
Eva JH

My boys enjoy the little ninja class. They’ve learned a lot in the past couple months & Khama is an amazing coach. My boys look up to him! Highly recommend!!

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Posted 5 years ago
Laura King

This is the place to come if you want to see real results. The trainers are knowledgeable and know how to get you to your best if you put in the work. I'm in the best shape I've ever been in, in my mid-40s!

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Posted 5 years ago
Tyler Woeppel

Amazing. Fantastic. Great group. Can't wait to get after it!

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Posted 5 years ago
Yinzlidz

This gym is awesome !! They have multiple classes so there is something for everyone !! The trainers are enthusiastic, well driven and respectful!!! This place is more like a family than a facility! They are very involved with the local community!

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Posted 5 years ago
nicole cunnard

Dedicated !!!

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Posted 5 years ago
luizgmf76

Great work out

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Posted 5 years ago
Dylon Thompson

Owner and staff are great👍

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Posted 5 years ago
Destiny

This is an absolutely fantastic gym. If you want to learn how to defend yourself or train to be a champion in various forms of martial arts, this is the gym you need to be at. It will take your training to the next level. Everyone is incredibly accepting and kind. It is a family friendly atmosphere so anyone can comfortably train here. I love being apart of the Academy and I’m thankful I’ve found such an amazing place to train.

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Posted 6 years ago
Roxy Bella C.P.C.

I love this place ! Khama Worthy and staff are the best of the best! Anyone interested in martial arts as a beginner or serious combat sports fighter will find training at the Academy of Martial arts is gonna get you where you wanna be! Martial arts got me in shape fast and gave me skills!

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Posted 6 years ago
Sean Toulouse

Excellent mixed martial arts instruction. I've been training BJJ and MMA here for nearly 5 years. Welcoming and friendly atmosphere, top-notch instructors and training programs, clean facility, and wonderful teammates! Excellent for all ages and abilities. Highly recommended!

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Posted 6 years ago
jud spore

Khama and all the other coaches are amazing and have plenty of knowledge to share. It doesn’t matter if you’re extremely skilled or just starting they have a very welcoming way about them and make everyone feel comfortable. This also goes for everyone that attends. Highly recommend this place.

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Posted 6 years ago
iukondo

The academy of martial arts is an extremely family friendly environment where you get an amazing workout! And you can’t beat the owners.... Khama and Nicole are the kindest and truly wonderful people. Over the past couple years they have become like family to us. This is a great family run business.

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Posted 6 years ago
Mike Damico

Awesome place to train and amazing instructors / coaches!!!! People are super helpful and they are all great. Definitely check them out if you want to train and best part.....YOU HANG OUT WITH A UFC FIGHTER!!!!!

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Posted 6 years ago
Rebecca Hersan

If you are looking to train at an authentic fight gym or you are just looking to get into the best shape of your life, look no further than, The Academy (Greentree). I have been at this gym for a little over 2 years and lost about 30lbs. Some gyms may make you feel intimidated when you first walk in, but not this place! The coaches and fighters are all down to earth and will work with everyone, no matter what your skill level is. The coaches all have fight experience and will push you beyond your limits. I always leave feeling like a better version of myself and look forward to the next time that I will be in. Try it out for yourself and you will see what I mean.

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Posted 6 years ago
amy williams

This place is a family. They will support you and help you to grow in whatever area you are working on. If you're looking to get in shape this is the place to be! I lost over 40lbs going there and have gained life long friends/ family in the process. Looking for more professional training? This is also the place for that, there are professional fighters (UFC and other) that train and teach there... expect them to be down to earth, very knowledgeable, and extremely welcoming.

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Posted 6 years ago
Brad Smith

The owner Khama Worthy takes personal training to a whole other level. Even while starting his career in the UFC he still takes time to teach his own classes and interact with every student. He is great with the kids and all the kids love his high energy level.

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Posted 6 years ago
Andrew Capodieci

I’ve been training at the Academy for over 3 years and I couldn’t have chosen a better gym. The atmosphere is fun and exciting, I’ve made so many friends, and I’m being trained by legit fighters that are helping me get closer to the best version of myself. It’s everything I was looking for. If I could give ten stars instead of 5 I would!

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Posted 6 years ago
Sarah Armenti

The moment you walk in the door you realize there’s some thing special about this place...the people... And you must be a part of it!

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Posted 6 years ago
Edward Ramsey

The Academy is great for experienced fighters and people just starting. Khama Worthy creates a great environment for everyone.

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Posted 6 years ago
Brandon Beck

This place has always been my favorite place to train. The coaches are extremely knowledgeable, talented, and dedicated to not only the students; but to the arts that’s go into fighting!

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Posted 6 years ago
Jacey Toward

Khama is the man! Awesome place to go and work up a sweat.

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Posted 7 years ago
Michael Switala

My 8 yr old son does both youth boxing and MMA. Coach Chris does a fantastic job with the boxing classes. Khama and Coach Patton make the youth MMA class a lot of fun while the kids learn discipline, get in shape, and learn the basics of MMA.

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Posted 7 years ago
hemang sharma

Enjoyable and highly educational even for a student who had no Jiu-jitsu experience at all before coming in. Friendly and humorous environment. Would definitely recommend it to everyone who has interest in martial arts 👌🏻👍🏻

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Posted 7 years ago
DJ Fahrner

Excellent childrens program. Perfect balance of discipline and fun. Very comfortable experience for kids and their parents to be apart of.

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Posted 7 years ago
TODD GLOVER

Awesome of course!

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Posted 8 years ago
Justin Patton

Amazing family like environment. Learn how to defend yourself while meeting great people and new friends

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Posted 8 years ago
Dann Cucuta

Awesome to place to train for people of any age. Great, clean facility and friendly people.

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Posted 8 years ago
Dan Herdman

Real deal MMA gym with 2 cages, a boxing ring, large open mat, and another mat with heavy bags. Atmosphere is very welcoming and friendly. My 7 year old loves the kids MMA class and the coaches do a fantastic job with the kids. Marshal is an amazing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor and the striking and mma coaches are all experienced, and in most cases, currently competing fighters who really know what they are teaching.

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Posted 8 years ago
Papi

Definitely an awesome place!!! Came here just get my cardio back, and I ended up with a family. My fitness is its best it has been in years, have won two amateur fights in muay thai, and occasionally dabble in Jui Jitsu and MMA. The coaches definitely have your best interest in mind. The general vibe is that we are all here to help one another get better :)

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Posted 8 years ago
ERIC CARNAHAN

Excellent coaches and a great gym. Khama maintains a disciplined, yet fun and welcoming environment for the kids to learn in. Our son has been there for almost 2 years and still enjoys every classes.

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Posted 8 years ago
Monica Gerst

Great gym!! My son attends the Little Ninjas class. The instructors are great with the kids. They do a great job catering to each of the kids learning styles and skill level. The ladies only fitness program is wonderful! This program is great for any fitness level, beginner or experienced. You are pushed to work hard, and you get great results!!

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Posted 8 years ago
chrisrdba

Now that I’m moving out of state and my training at this gym has come to an end, I wanted to give a huge endorsement for any potential clients that may be wondering about this place. I cannot speak highly enough about it. The trainers are on point, and make every effort to help people reach their full potential. They are awesome instructors that really want to see everyone improve, regardless of age, skill level, etc. In addition to the training staff, most of the students are willing to help out as well. Everyone I trained with here helped out a lot. Also, I started training here with only a small amount of experience about 2 weeks before my 43rd birthday – by my calculations that made me one of about ten old guys in this place and I was apprehensive to say the least. What I found was that I had nothing to worry about, it’s a great place to train even if you’re not a 25 year old aspiring UFC fighter. Not much more to say. Go try it out and you’ll probably be hooked like I was!!!

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Posted 10 years ago
James Smith

Excellent instruction by actual fighters variety of class times and classes

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Posted 10 years ago
Ryan Dudzinski

A former coworker invited me to try a class at Mark Cherico's Marital Arts & Fitness Academy last January. I have been hooked ever since. I started knowing nothing about martial arts and was not in the best of shape. The instructors are talented and passionate at what they teach. The classes are well organized. The more advanced students are always willing to work with us newbies to help us understand and improve our technique. No one is judgmental at this gym. I have learned a great deal since I started. I enjoyed the instructors and the gym so much that I signed my son up shortly after I joined. He has also be taking classes at the academy for almost a year now. At the age of five he is learning important life skills such as discipline, self defense and fitness. My three year old daughter even takes the occasional class. It is a family type atmosphere. Your fellow students will be like a second family in no time at all. Thanks for a great gym and programs.

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Posted 10 years ago
John Bisbal

I have been working out with the staff of Mark Cherico’s Martial Arts Academy for better than 2 years. I walked into the Academy at the age of 48 with zero skills. I could barely skip rope could manage a few push up and a couple of sit ups. I have improved myself through the motivation and teaching skills of the professional coaching staff. My personal preference is the boxing and the Mauy Thai Kickboxing curriculum. I am now capable of throwing a barrage of punches, kicks, knees, and elbows in defense of myself. I am confident I could hold my own in a street fight, not that I am interested in a street fight or any other fight. My goal at the Academy is stay in shape and learn some fighting skills. I have been ver successful thanks to the excellent coaching. Both Khama Worthy, and Khru Anthony Durnell have guided and motivated me to push myself just a little harder and to better myself in every class. Regardless of your age or physical condition there is something for you here. Come check out the facilities and talk to the professional coaching staff. There is something here for you.

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Posted 10 years ago
april marie

Mark Cherico Martial Arts & Fitness Academy is an all over great environment, its a family type atmosphere & egos are left at the door. Men & women that come to this gym have a goal in mind & are looking to achieve it. The Ladies Only Life Changing Fitness Academy is very unique. The new state of the art equipment used is unlike any other offered in the Pittsburgh area. If your a serious female athlete you'll want to check it out. And all you have to do is see the huge Wall of Champion Belts when you first walk into the door to know they have the best MMA, Boxing, BJJ & Muay Thai instructors in the area. They have always offered a free one on one first session so its defiantly worth checking out if you're looking for a change or new hobby. Mark Cherico is a very well known, successful & respected local MMA figure so everything about this gym is A+++. Highly recommended!

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Posted 10 years ago
Mick Morrow

I have worked with Mark for the last four years. He is a fantastic Instructor and is really knowledgeable about all aspects of Martial Arts. Mark, as well as all of his Instructors, are particularly good with the Kids. His Academy will make a real difference in your life and I would encourage anyone to try a free lesson.

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Posted 10 years ago
TheCHERICO512

We are Western Pennsylvania's Premiere Martial Arts & Fitness Facility. We have developed a complete and comprehensive Martial Arts curriculum that can be easily taught to men, woman, and youth students. All of our martial arts programs enable a beginner student to work toward expert ranking in an organized, structured, and goal oriented program. We have fantastic programs available in Ladies Only Fitness, Little Ninja's/Youth MMA, MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Thai Boxing and Boxing. Each of our Programs are taught by exceptionally talented, goal oriented instructors. Our goal to create a family oriented Martial Arts Academy with the highest quality programming with truly world class level instruction has been realized. We are excited to invite you to come down and see what we have to offer. We are always looking for quality, motivated, students to join our family.

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Posted 10 years ago